Chapter 8: The Noble Beauty from Bygone Years
The weather on the Dragon Boat Festival was poor, with the sky heavy with dark clouds, promising rain.
A dragon boat race was being held on the South City Canal, and the restaurants along the banks had already been booked early by aristocrats and dignitaries.
When Lu Ying and Shen Yunxi arrived at Feilai Pavilion, many noble scions were already present.
The Third Princess Lu Qianqian and Shen Yunxi had always been on good terms.
She came over enthusiastically, holding both of Shen Yunxi's hands, and praised, "It's only been a few days since we last met, but Crown Princess Consort, you've grown even more beautiful! Crown Prince Brother truly dotes on you—just look! Even these extravagant East Pearls, he doesn't hesitate to have them adorned on your shoes!"
Today, Shen Yunxi was wearing a pair of embroidered Shu brocade shoes, each toe adorned with an enormous and dazzling East Pearl, radiating opulence and luxury.
She blushed and cast a glance at Lu Ying.
Although the Crown Prince was not particularly warm toward her, there was at least mutual respect between husband and wife. Moreover, the keys to the treasury of the Eastern Palace were entrusted to her, allowing her to live extravagantly in terms of food, clothing, and other luxuries.
She was also quite happy to create the illusion of a deeply loving relationship with Lu Ying in front of others.
She smiled sweetly and said, "His Highness treats me very well, as he should."
"Of course, he treats you well!" Lu Qianqian chuckled, her eyes narrowed in amusement. "Back when Shen Yinning was still around, Crown Prince Brother never treated her as well as he treats you! I've certainly never seen him give Shen Yinning East Pearls this grand!"